WHAT MAKES ALCOA SO GOOD?

[papa chaos]

Ummm...not to be negative, but I never root for Oak Ridge. I have my principles to uphold

 

The rest of that blanket statement I support and endorse

 

(Disclaimer: Papa Chaos is not affiliated with Rebel Nation, nor any of it's websites or chat boards. Agreement with any of Papa's statements is purely coincidental at best. Papa's brother John does make good pizza, however).

 

Nation - I joined the Rebel Nation last week bro...I'm hurt that you are not aware of this.

[REBELRON]

Rebelnation

 

Alcoa has nice facilities. Especially for a small school. I have been to other small schools that Alcoa plays and there is no comparison.

[UTKCLASSOF2002]

Well, I thought it was a question for the board. All of you new comers and screen name changers have done a great job keeping Alcoa at the top of the board with various Alcoa posts.

 

Alcoa does have a good team this year and you know I am one of the many who think they are over-rated. No Bias, Just Opinion.

 

Consider this. Do I think Alcoa will get to the 2A State Championship game this year, YES. Will they win, maybe but I am convinced they will get there, and they should. Mainly because the rest of East Tennessee at 2A is very weak this year, like many years the past 10. Alcoa is good but not really that good, they just won't face to many teams, "IN 2A" that can beat them. Let's look at Mr. Sonny Moore' Power Rankings from last week. He has Alcoa at #6, very respectful and lofty. I respect Mr. Moore's mythology. But how many other 2A teams are ranked in the top 25? None! 5A 9: 4A 6; 3A 3. And a few privates & ind.

 

Now break this info down by class. In 2A in the top 25 in the eastern regions you have only 6 of the states top 25. That means the compition is not very good and little is standing in the way of Alcoa to get to the state game.

 

You can say what you want but there are facts that support my thoughts not to mention actual results. If you don’t want opinions and comment, don’t ask the questions.

 

 

Granted their region is not the best but give them credit for WINNING. Why do you pick on a small school?????????? They play with what they have and they do a great job.

 

You say they are not that great, well you also can't deny that they have went out of their classification and beat some pretty good teams.

 

Credit Alcoa for being willing to play larger schools, private schools, and out of state schools.

 

Geesh, get off their backs. They may be a 2A school but that doesn't mean they have a lack of ability; all it means is that there are other teams who have more players than they do.

 

I will say that their players look pretty good and a lot of college coaches think so as well. I guess it doesn't matter that you think they are not that great. Hmmm...... lets see should we consider your opinion or Philip Fulmer's or Bobby Bowden's or how bout Frank Beamer's??????

[MLREB]

Granted their region is not the best but give them credit for WINNING. Why do you pick on a small school?????????? They play with what they have and they do a great job.

 

You say they are not that great, well you also can't deny that they have went out of their classification and beat some pretty good teams.

 

Credit Alcoa for being willing to play larger schools, private schools, and out of state schools.

 

Geesh, get off their backs. They may be a 2A school but that doesn't mean they have a lack of ability; all it means is that there are other teams who have more players than they do.

 

I will say that their players look pretty good and a lot of college coaches think so as well. I guess it doesn't matter that you think they are not that great. Hmmm...... lets see should we consider your opinion or Philip Fulmer's or Bobby Bowden's or how bout Frank Beamer's??????

 

 

 

 

Thought you were an Alcoa fan based on your comments from the deleted thread...

[UTKCLASSOF2002]

Thought you were an Alcoa fan based on your comments from the deleted thread...

 

 

 

I am an Alcoa fan. I pull for Alcoa as well as Maryville. I graduated high school from Alcoa but I do try to be objective.

 

I guess I get a little irritated when people undermine them just b/c they are a 2A school. They still have talent and skill and can compete with the bigger schools. Historically that has been the case.

 

It just doesn't make sense to me, to say that Alcoa is not that good when they have as many players as they do who are going to be playing at the next level.

 

I wish Maryville and Alcoa people could understand what an awesome pool of talent there is on both teams and set jealousy aside. I mean these teams have combined for 14 state championships!! It's amazing and more are probably coming.

 

Maryville has been dominant in 4A and Alcoa has been dominant in 2A. Its my opinion that b/c of these 2 schools, Blount County is the heart of TN high school football.

 

I just wished we could both brag about that.

 

As for the Central comments. I was just trying to find some info on the game. I had been told Central missed the opportunity to win. Just trying to verify it or find out the truth.

 

GO REBS and TORNADOES

[piledriver22]

Will Alcoa win another AA state title?

 

 

 

 

If not who will beat them?

[rollredroll]

This thread that has already been started addresses this question:

 

Who Can Take Down Alcoa in 2A?

[Gerry Bertier]

No they won't. You know why? History. No AA champion has repeated since Brentwood Academy did it in the late 80's. So ever since the TSSAA expanded to 5 classes and made two divisions it hasn't been done. So I am going with history on this one, I know many will disagree, but you know what I don't care.

[FBEmeritus]

Granted their region is not the best but give them credit for WINNING. Why do you pick on a small school?????????? They play with what they have and they do a great job.

 

You say they are not that great, well you also can't deny that they have went out of their classification and beat some pretty good teams.

 

Credit Alcoa for being willing to play larger schools, private schools, and out of state schools.

 

Geesh, get off their backs. They may be a 2A school but that doesn't mean they have a lack of ability; all it means is that there are other teams who have more players than they do.

 

I will say that their players look pretty good and a lot of college coaches think so as well. I guess it doesn't matter that you think they are not that great. Hmmm...... lets see should we consider your opinion or Philip Fulmer's or Bobby Bowden's or how bout Frank Beamer's??????

 

 

First thanks for joining the board with a new screen name, again. Secondly, I said Alcoa would get to the state game and will/should be 13-1 before kick off. Unless you have never been to this board, I have given Alcoa plenty of credit, it muct have slipped past you is all.

[BUC4LIFE]

I hear open enrollment helps quite a bit.

 

When you say open enrollment, do you mean they are a "magnet school"? This is what they are called in Chattanooga. For example Tyner is a magnet school here. They have a very good program and are always loaded with athletes. However there are other schools that suffer because their best athletes leave and go to Tyner to play football. They have a very good coach and winning tradition. These athletes want to go to these type of schools because of the great football programs they offer. Is this the same for Alcoa?

[UTKCLASSOF2002]

First thanks for joining the board with a new screen name, again. Secondly, I said Alcoa would get to the state game and will/should be 13-1 before kick off. Unless you have never been to this board, I have given Alcoa plenty of credit, it muct have slipped past you is all.

 

 

 

Not sure what you mean by the name change. Sounds like someone has struck a nerve. I'm kinda new to all of this. I heard about the website through a friend.

 

So you need to take that first comment back. If you have as you say, given Alcoa much credit then good for you.

 

I see Alcoa winning as well and I think the only team that can stop Maryville is Maryville.

[rigger101]

This question is meant with no disrespect but how do Alcoa/Maryville view each other as communities?

I been to games at both High Schools and it is a great High School Football experience!

However, driving through the two communities, I see the're different. Alcoa seams to be a former industrial town on the decline with it fortunes tied to Alcoa plant.

Maryville seams to be a well to do community that has grow around the Maryville College and is the place that most folks want to live.

 

I guess what I'm trying to say is "That it looks like Maryville views Alcoa as the other side of the tracks!"

I could be wrong and I'm not trying to start any kind of bashing.

I have wondered about this question since moving to Knoxville area 5 years ago and watching my first Alcoa/Maryville game.

Good luck to both Teams on their hunt for another Gold Ball!